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SECTION 3
System Operation
This section describes how the system functions and will familiarize
you with laser terminology. Think of the LaserKiosk as just another output device such as a laser printer,
dot matrix printer, or plotter. In fact, the LaserKiosk utilizes certain characteristic from each of those
output devices.
(1) AC Input Power
(2) DC Power Supply
(3) Computer Module
(4) CPU
(5) Control Panel
(6) Laser Cartridge
(7) Motion System
(8) Application Material
(9) Filter Module
1) AC Input Power
The operator must provide a suitable AC Input Power source and electrical grounding circuit.
Refer to the section on "Electrical Requirements" for a complete description of what is
necessary to operate the LaserKiosk.
2) DC Power Supply
The internal DC Power Supply converts the incoming AC electricity to 48 volts DC used to power both the
Laser Cartridge and the CPU. It is not user serviceable nor requires maintenance.
3) Computer Module
The Computer Module consists of a laptop computer attached to a removable platform. The computer is
pre-loaded with the software needed to run the LaserKiosk. When you power ON the computer, the
LaserKiosk software automatically starts up. From that point on, simply follow the on-screen instructions.
4) CPU
The CPU is the "brains" of the system and controls everything. When the system is first powered ON, it
goes through an initializing procedure and then "homes" the motion system (moves to the upper right
corner of the engraving area so that the X and Y home sensors can detect its physical position). After the
"homing" procedure is complete, it is ready to receive a file from the Computer Module.
Once the "START" button is pressed the CPU starts the Motion System movement, which places the
Focus Carriage (part of the motion system that contains the Focus Lens) above the designated engraving
or cutting area. The CPU then sends signals to the Laser Cartridge to precisely control the firing of the
laser beam with the movement of the motion system. Once the file is complete, the Focus Carriage will go
"home" to the upper right corner.
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